College: SMU (1979-1982)
College accomplishments: Dickerson was a two-time first-team All-American while at SMU, where he -- along with Craig James -- formed the "Pony Express" backfield. Dickerson is a finalist for the CFB Hall in 2016, but it's a wonder why it's taken this long to honor the RB. Perhaps being at SMU during an era of rules-breaking that resulted in the Death Penalty might have contributed to the delay.

NFL: Los Angeles Rams (1983-87), Indianapolis Colts (1987-1991), Los Angeles Raiders (1992), Atlanta Falcons (1993)
NFL accomplishments: Dickerson holds the NFL's single-season rushing-yardage record and was a 1999 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

College: Purdue (1953-56)
College accomplishments: Under the guidance of assistant coach Hank Stram (who would later become his head coach in the pros), Dawson helped build Purdue's "Cradle of Quarterbacks" tradition.

NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers (1957-59), Cleveland Browns (1960-61), Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs (1962-1975)
NFL accomplishments: Dawson was the MVP of the Chiefs' Super Bowl IV win, and was a 1987 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

College: USC (1976-79)
College accomplishments: Injuries limited Munoz's impact while at USC, but he did show enough to become the third overall selection in the 1980 NFL Draft. He was also a pitcher for the Trojans' national championship baseball team in 1978.

NFL: Cincinnati Bengals (1980-1992)
NFL accomplishments: Munoz was an 11-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of both Bengals teams that reached the Super Bowl. Considered one of the greatest offensive linemen to ever play the game, Munoz was a 1998 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

College: USC (1979-1982)
College accomplishments: Matthews was twice a first-team All-Pac-10 selection and a consensus All-American choice at guard in 1982, when he was also a team captain.

NFL: Houston/Tennssee Oilers/Titans (1983-2001)
NFL accomplishments: Matthews played at every offensive line position and was a 14-time Pro Bowl pick -- tying him with Tony Gonzalez, Peyton Manning and Merlin Olsen for most all-time. Matthews was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.

College: Syracuse (1960-62)
College accomplishments: Mackey idolized Jim Brown, and played running back and tight end at Syracuse, which is also where Brown played college ball. Like Brown before him, Mackey also excelled in multiple sports, participating in track and field and basketball while at the school.

NFL: Baltimore Colts (1963-1971), San Diego Chargers (1972)
NFL accomplishments: Mackey helped revolutionize the tight end position during his time with the Colts, and became the second pure tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- behind Mike Ditka -- in 1992.

College: Utah (1956-59)
College accomplishments: Wilson -- a two-way starter at Utah -- was a third-team All-American choice as a halfback in 1959.

NFL: St. Louis Cardinals (1960-1972)
NFL accomplishments: Wilson -- a seventh-round pick in the 1960 NFL Draft -- was a pioneer of the safety blitz, and was named to the NFL's 75th anniversary all-time team. He was a 1978 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

College: Ohio State (1942)
College accomplishments: Groza barely played at Ohio State, as World War II interrupted his collegiate football career. However, a major college football award is named in Groza's honor and is presented annually to the nation's top placekicker. That recognition earns Groza a place in this list.

NFL: Cleveland Browns (1946-1959, 1961-67)
NFL accomplishments: Groza was a part of eight Browns teams that won championships, four in the All-American Football Conference and then four NFL titles. "The Toe" was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1974.

College: Alabama (1962-64)
College accomplishments: Under the guidance of legendary coach Bear Bryant, Namath led Alabama to the national championship in 1964, and compiled a record of 29-4 over three seasons as the Crimson Tide's quarterback.

NFL: New York Jets (1965-1976), Los Angeles Rams (1977)
NFL accomplishments: Namath is famous for "the guarantee" and the successful execution of it in Super Bowl III, a moment that profoundly altered the course of pro football history and helped make the Super Bowl the colossus event that it is today.

College: Notre Dame (1974-78)
College accomplishments: In what became known as the "Chicken Soup Game," Montana -- who had the flu -- led a fourth-quarter comeback from a 34-12 deficit to Houston with three touchdown passes, including the game-winner as time expired, to cap one of the most celebrated moments of his football career.

NFL: San Francisco 49ers (1979-1992), Kansas City Chiefs (1993-94)
NFL accomplishments: Montana was a four-time Super Bowl champion and three-time Super Bowl MVP. He earned two NFL MVP awards, and became a Pro Football Hall of Famer in 2000.

College: Fordham (1933-36)
College accomplishments: Lombardi was a part of Fordham's famed "Seven Blocks of Granite" front line, which also included Pro Football Hall of Famer Alex Wojciechowicz.

NFL: Head coach: Green Bay Packers (1959-1967), Washington Redskins (1969)
NFL accomplishments: Lombardi led the Packers to five NFL championships in seven years, including winning the first two Super Bowls. Lombardi's Packers of the 1960s earned the designation of being one of the NFL's greatest dynasties, and the trophy handed out to the Super Bowl winner is named in his honor.